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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 623.96 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 623.96 and 339.63 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 623.96 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/623.96 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 623.96 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 211,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,913.84/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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